Pay Structure and Grade Band Design

The contract calls for the design and implementation of a modern, equitable pay structure that establishes clear salary ranges, midpoints, and progression rules aligned with current market data and internal equity standards. The work includes evaluating compensation practices to ensure fairness across roles and departments, with flexibility to incorporate broadbanding or pay-for-performance models where appropriate. The goal is to create a transparent, sustainable system that supports recruitment, retention, and employee advancement while maintaining compliance with prevailing labor standards and organizational values. This subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541611, indicating it relates to management consulting services, and is associated with the Judicial agency in Maine. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026. While specific location details and point of contact information are not provided, the work is expected to be performed in support of Maine’s judicial branch, with the contractor expected to deliver a comprehensive pay structure framework that is both data-driven and organizationally adaptable. All deliverables must reflect a commitment to equity, consistency, and alignment with industry benchmarks.